IURC Holds Listening Sessions Across Indiana

Utility regulatory commission gathers feedback on rising energy costs and affordability

Mar. 28, 2026 at 6:08pm

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The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) is hosting a series of listening sessions across the state to address concerns about rising utility costs and energy affordability. The first session was held in Syracuse, with additional sessions scheduled in cities like Goshen, Columbus, Fort Wayne, Evansville, Noblesville, Gary, Indianapolis, and Terre Haute through April.

Why it matters

As utility bills have become increasingly unaffordable for many Hoosiers, the IURC is seeking direct feedback from residents to help determine potential regulatory actions and solutions, both short-term and long-term, to address this growing economic challenge.

The details

The listening sessions follow an investigative inquiry by the IURC into the rising costs of utilities. Residents gathered at the Syracuse Town Hall to share their concerns directly with the IURC commissioners, including Chairman Andy Zay, who said the panel has heard from thousands of Hoosiers struggling to pay their bills.

  • The first listening session was held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 in Syracuse, Indiana.
  • Additional sessions are scheduled through April 2026 in cities across the state.

The players

Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC)

The state agency responsible for regulating public utilities in Indiana, including electricity, natural gas, water, and telecommunications providers.

Andy Zay

Chairman of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.

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What they’re saying

“The panel has heard from thousands of Hoosiers struggling to pay their bills.”

— Andy Zay, Chairman, Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission

What’s next

The IURC will continue hosting listening sessions across Indiana through April 2026, with the feedback helping to determine potential regulatory actions and solutions to address rising utility costs and energy affordability.

The takeaway

As utility bills have become increasingly unaffordable for many Hoosiers, the IURC is actively seeking direct input from residents to help shape both short-term and long-term strategies to improve energy affordability and address this growing economic challenge facing Indiana communities.